Graeme K Talboys
@kiokiruhaiiro.bsky.social
Writer. Grouch. Not prolix.
I should be writing, but I have spent the good weather days constructing a patio and pond and the bad weather days recovering from the exertions (and a herniated disc). I have, however, been thinking about the new book. That counts. Doesn't it?
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I should be writing, but I have spent the good weather days constructing a patio and pond and the bad weather days recovering from the exertions (and a herniated disc). I have, however, been thinking about the new book. That counts. Doesn't it?
I'm a touch bemused. No more fat troops? Was Hegseth mistaking actual service members with all those Gravy Seals in ICE who couldn't even catch a cyclist *before* he got on his bike? Or maybe in his usual alcoholic haze, he took one look at Trump?
October 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I'm a touch bemused. No more fat troops? Was Hegseth mistaking actual service members with all those Gravy Seals in ICE who couldn't even catch a cyclist *before* he got on his bike? Or maybe in his usual alcoholic haze, he took one look at Trump?
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Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
September 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
Well, The Guardian was teetering. Could have stepped back. But with that terminally stupid article they have clearly decided to become officially shit. That leaves Private Eye and they sometime struggle when it comes to Scotland and/or gender issues.
August 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Well, The Guardian was teetering. Could have stepped back. But with that terminally stupid article they have clearly decided to become officially shit. That leaves Private Eye and they sometime struggle when it comes to Scotland and/or gender issues.
So, Trump is going to allow Putin to set foot on Alaskan soil, territory he claims as Russian. Interesting to see how this develops - or is this the territory that Russia is getting in exchange for withdrawing from its illegal occupation of Ukraine? Asking for a Ms S Palin.
August 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
So, Trump is going to allow Putin to set foot on Alaskan soil, territory he claims as Russian. Interesting to see how this develops - or is this the territory that Russia is getting in exchange for withdrawing from its illegal occupation of Ukraine? Asking for a Ms S Palin.
Hey BlueSky, you have my picture and you're not getting my credit card details. If that's not enough, I'm out.
July 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hey BlueSky, you have my picture and you're not getting my credit card details. If that's not enough, I'm out.
Two days to go...
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Return To Yesterday: 7 (Daughter of Lightning) : Talboys, Graeme K: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Return To Yesterday: 7 (Daughter of Lightning) : Talboys, Graeme K: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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July 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Two days to go...
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Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
July 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
Private Eye getting it spot on again...
July 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Private Eye getting it spot on again...
I have my copy. You'll have to wait a little longer for yours (31 July).
June 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
I have my copy. You'll have to wait a little longer for yours (31 July).
I have air bubbles in my ink pipes.
June 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I have air bubbles in my ink pipes.
Someone should remind military personnel that if they break the law (domestic or international), "I was just following orders" is no defence.
June 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Someone should remind military personnel that if they break the law (domestic or international), "I was just following orders" is no defence.
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
June 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
Because...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XDi...
OOAK
YouTube video by NEK! - Topic
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June 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Because...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XDi...
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
June 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
Because... Awesomeness.
June 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Because... Awesomeness.
Reposted by Graeme K Talboys
If you're in the UK, please sign this open letter asking the government to correct the misleading claims they made in the AI & copyright consultation.
They said copyright law is currently unclear on this point, which is false. This misled the public.
openletter.earth/uk-governmen...
They said copyright law is currently unclear on this point, which is false. This misled the public.
openletter.earth/uk-governmen...
May 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If you're in the UK, please sign this open letter asking the government to correct the misleading claims they made in the AI & copyright consultation.
They said copyright law is currently unclear on this point, which is false. This misled the public.
openletter.earth/uk-governmen...
They said copyright law is currently unclear on this point, which is false. This misled the public.
openletter.earth/uk-governmen...
Marketing budgets (blah blah) mean that publication will be end of July.
May 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Marketing budgets (blah blah) mean that publication will be end of July.
10 shows to get to know me:
Futurama
FLCL
Ghost in the Shell (all iterations)
The Prisoner
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Red Dwarf
Maigret (Cremer and Davies versions)
3rd Rock From The Sun
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Babylon 5
Honourable mentions:
Campion
Elementary
Ripping Yarns
Futurama
FLCL
Ghost in the Shell (all iterations)
The Prisoner
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Red Dwarf
Maigret (Cremer and Davies versions)
3rd Rock From The Sun
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Babylon 5
Honourable mentions:
Campion
Elementary
Ripping Yarns
May 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
10 shows to get to know me:
Futurama
FLCL
Ghost in the Shell (all iterations)
The Prisoner
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Red Dwarf
Maigret (Cremer and Davies versions)
3rd Rock From The Sun
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Babylon 5
Honourable mentions:
Campion
Elementary
Ripping Yarns
Futurama
FLCL
Ghost in the Shell (all iterations)
The Prisoner
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Red Dwarf
Maigret (Cremer and Davies versions)
3rd Rock From The Sun
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Babylon 5
Honourable mentions:
Campion
Elementary
Ripping Yarns
Reposted by Graeme K Talboys
Anna Ganley, CEO of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, criticised the “injustice” of the government’s stance on AI, after ministers blocked an amendment to a controversial AI bill, which would require tech firms to disclose their use of copyright-protected material 👇 #BookSky
Government's rejection of AI bill amendment 'unjust', says Society of Authors' CEO Anna Ganley
www.thebookseller.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Anna Ganley, CEO of the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, criticised the “injustice” of the government’s stance on AI, after ministers blocked an amendment to a controversial AI bill, which would require tech firms to disclose their use of copyright-protected material 👇 #BookSky
Reposted by Graeme K Talboys
The govt are quoted as saying that copyright will hold back future innovation in the tech sector.
But copyright has already been ignored to build this tech. It’s not about the future. It’s about what they’ve already done. Which is against the law.
Don’t lobby for criminals.
But copyright has already been ignored to build this tech. It’s not about the future. It’s about what they’ve already done. Which is against the law.
Don’t lobby for criminals.
May 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The govt are quoted as saying that copyright will hold back future innovation in the tech sector.
But copyright has already been ignored to build this tech. It’s not about the future. It’s about what they’ve already done. Which is against the law.
Don’t lobby for criminals.
But copyright has already been ignored to build this tech. It’s not about the future. It’s about what they’ve already done. Which is against the law.
Don’t lobby for criminals.
Sick to death of politicians spouting cherry-picked 'facts' (from the 'everyone knows' school of research) to support policies they've already decided in order to keep them on the gravy train at the next election. All the while throwing everyone else (creatives in particular) under the bus. Bastards
May 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Sick to death of politicians spouting cherry-picked 'facts' (from the 'everyone knows' school of research) to support policies they've already decided in order to keep them on the gravy train at the next election. All the while throwing everyone else (creatives in particular) under the bus. Bastards
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
May 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).
April 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Things that influenced or had an impact on me (no explanations) – an occasional series for when I can be bothered to think of another one. Day: whatever. (Please do not be overwhelmed by my enthusiasm for the project).